In April of 2008 he was promoted to the Director of Pro Personnel after assistant GM Buddy Nix left the organization. Most of the Chargers' drafts were ultimately headed by Smith and assisted by Nix. In addition, there were 8 college scouts, headed by Raye.

We had an opportunity to do the right thing. We did not use the I put from Korn/ferry or Bill Polian. So now Rex and Woody are the "experts" driving the bus now. Since we know both of their track records of late some of us know the ending of this book.

The NY media piles on us because in most cases, their correct and we deserve it.